Mobile gaming has come a long way. Today's smartphones can run increasingly demanding titles at high frame rates, but sustained gaming presents a different challenge: maintaining consistent performance over time.
During extended gameplay, processors and other components generate heat. As temperatures rise, devices may need to manage their performance to control thermal load. For casual players, this may be barely noticeable. For competitive gamers, however, even inconsistent performance can matter when split-second reactions, precision, and responsiveness can determine a match's outcome.
The challenge is even more pronounced for gaming content creators. Long recording sessions, livestreaming, and multitasking can add to an already demanding workload, making thermal management an increasingly important consideration when choosing a gaming smartphone.
Why built-in cooling matters
This is where...
Your phone is basically your wallet, camera, office, and lifeline to everyone you know — so when it starts acting up, it's more than an inconvenience. A cracked screen, a battery that dies by lunchtime, or a charging port that suddenly stops cooperating can throw off your whole day. For most people, the first instinct is to panic and book the nearest repair appointment, but that isn't always necessary.
The good news? Not every phone problem needs a trip to a repair shop. With a bit of patience, a few basic supplies, and a clear set of steps, you can solve many of the most common issues yourself — and know exactly when it's time to call in a professional...
Featuring a 5.5-inch display, the Gionee S10B is a variant of the new S10 for buyers who desire more battery power. Gionee S10B comes with three cameras, compared with the other's four, but packs in a higher capacity battery.
Where to Buy Gionee S10B
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Gionee S10B Key Specs & Features
5.5-inch IPS Display, 1080 x 1920 pixels (401 ppi)
Octa-core Mediatek MT6755 Helio P10 CPU with 4GB RAM
Android 7.0 (Nougat)
64GB Storage, up to 256GB memory card
13MP + 5MP Dual Rear Camera and 8MP Front Camera
4G LTE (up...
Gionee S10C is the most affordable and, of course, the least spectacular of the new S10 series smartphones from its maker. It comes with an HD display, a quad-core processor and 4GB RAM.
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Gionee S10C Key Specs & Features
5.2-inch IPS Display, 720 x 1280 pixels (282 ppi)
1.4GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 427 CPU with 4GB RAM
Android 7.0 (Nougat)
32GB Storage, up to 256GB memory card
13MP Rear Camera and 16MP Front Camera
4G LTE (up to 150 Mbps download)
Fingerprint Sensor (Front)
3100 mAh...
Boasting a solid, sleek design, the Xiaomi Mi 6 is its Chinese maker's flagship smartphone for 2017. It looks to pick things up from where the Mi 5S left off with superb performance, great cameras, and respectable battery life.
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Xiaomi Mi 6 Key Specs & Features
5.15-inch IPS Display, 1080 x 1920 pixels (428ppi)
Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 Octa-core CPU with 6GB RAM
Android 7.1.1 (Nougat), MiUI 8
64GB or 128GB Storage
Dual 12MP Rear Camera and 8MP Front Camera
4G LTE
Fingerprint Sensor (Front)
3350 mAh...
Tecno phones popularity started as far back as 2007 with their dual SIM cell phones. At a time, they were dubbed the “#1 Dual-SIM mobile brand in Africa”. But that didn’t steal the attention of young Nigerians that were obsessed with Nokia Symbian as of then.
It was the launch and/or announcement of Tecno N3 smart phone and features sometime in 2012 that did. Nigerians practically went berserk as the cyberspace was awash with news, tweaks, tips and ‘what-not’ about Tecno N3.
In fact, I wasn’t spared in the Tecno N3 madness as I also laid my hands to the popular...
HTC U11 is a new high-end smartphone that looks to leave you awed by its look and performance. The HTC U11 is superlative in virtually every respect you can think of. The amazing device features a Quad HD display, an octa-core processor by Qualcomm, 4GB RAM or 6GB RAM, and an Edge Sense functionality that lets you perform a variety of functions more easily.
Where to Buy HTC U11
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HTC U11 Key Specs & Features
5.5-inch Super LCD5 Display, 1440 x 2560 pixels 534ppi)
Octa-core...
HTC One X10 is the latest addition to its Taiwanese maker's One X line-up of mid-range smartphones. Its main selling points include a colossal battery, premium design, powerful cameras and solid hardware. The HTC One X10 is a successor to the HTC One X9.
Where to Buy HTC One X10
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HTC One X10 Key Specs & Features
5.5-inch Super LCD Display, 1080 x 1920 pixels 401ppi)
Octa-core Mediatek MT6755 Helio P10 CPU with 3GB RAM
Android, HTC Sense
32GB Storage with support for memory card...
As the 'Plus' in its moniker suggests, the Moto C Plus is an upgraded version of the Moto C. The budget-friendly smartphone comes with an improved display, slightly more powerful processor and longer-lasting battery.
Where to Buy Moto C Plus
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Moto C Plus Key Specs & Features
5.0-inch TFT Display, 720 x 1280 pixels (294ppi)
1.3GHz quad-core Mediatek MT6737 CPU with 1GB/2GB RAM
Android 7.0 (Nougat), Stock Android
16GB Storage, up to 32GB memory card
8MP Rear Camera and 2MP Front Camera
4G LTE Data
Single...
The Lenovo-owned company Motorola has finally unveiled its long-expected Moto C. The phone, which looks to compete with budget devices such as Gionee Steel 2 and Samsung Z4, features an FWVGA display and front flash.
Where to Buy Moto C
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Moto C Key Specs & Features
5.0-inch TFT Display, 480 x 854 pixels (196ppi)
1.1GHz quad-core Mediatek MT6737M CPU with 1GB RAM
Android 7.0 (Nougat), Stock Android
8GB, 16GB Storage, up to 32GB memory card
5MP Rear Camera and 2MP Front Camera
4G LTE Data (optional)
...
Samsung Z4 is the fourth-generation offering in its maker's range of Tizen-powered, budget smartphones. The device runs the latest version of the Samsung OS while offering selfie flash and 4G LTE support.
Where to Buy Samsung Z4
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Samsung Z4 Key Specs & Features
4.5-inch Display, 480 x 800 pixels (207ppi)
1.5GHz quad-core Processor with 1GB RAM
Tizen 3.0
8GB Storage with support for memory card up to 128GB
5MP Rear Camera and 5MP Front Camera
Dual SIM or Single SIM variantsk
4G LTE
2050 mAh Removable Battery
Build and Screen
The Samsung...
Gionee M6s Plus is a powerful mid-range offering in its maker's Marathon series of smartphones boasting colossal batteries. The upgraded variant of the Gionee M6 offers a massive Full HD display, a humongous battery, an octa-core processor and abundant RAM.
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Gionee M6s Plus Key Specs & Features
6.0-inch AMOLED Display, 1080 x 1920 pixels (367pi)
Octa-core Qualcomm MSM8976 Pro Snapdragon 653 CPU with 6GB RAM
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
64GB/256GB Storage, up to 256GB memory card
12MP Rear Camera and 8MP Front Camera
4G LTE (up...
Announced at the beginning of 2017, the Gionee F5 is a smartphone for people who desire one that comes with a long-lasting battery. It features a humongous battery, an HD IPS LCD touch display, an octa-core processor and elegant design.
Where to Buy Gionee F5
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Gionee F5 Key Specs & Features
5.3-inch IPS Display, 720 x 1280 pixels (277ppi)
1.5GHz Octa-core Mediatek MT6750 CPU with 4GB RAM
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
32GB Storage, up to 256GB memory card
13MP Rear Camera and 8MP Front Camera
4G LTE Internet
Fingerprint Sensor (Front)
4000...
You can think of the Gionee A1 Plus as the bigger variant of the A1 smartphone. The upper mid-range phone is not only improved in terms of size, but also in terms of power and what it offers in the camera department.
Where to Buy Gionee A1 Plus
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Gionee A1 Plus Key Specs & Features
6.0-inch IPS Display, 1080 x 1920 pixels (367ppi)
Octa-core Mediatek MT6757T Helio P25 CPU with 4GB RAM
Android 7.0 (Nougat)
64GB Storage, up to 256GB memory card
13MP + 5MP Rear Camera and 20MP Front Camera
...
Launched in January 2017, the Gionee Steel 2 is a smartphone seemingly targeted at budget buyers who want decent value for money. It boasts solid construction and offer impressive features, including a long-lasting battery, LTE and 3GB RAM.
Where to Buy Gionee Steel 2
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Gionee Steel 2 Key Specs & Features
5.0-inch IPS Display, 720 x 1280 pixels (294ppi)
1.25GHz quad-core Processor with 3GB RAM
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
16GB or 32GB Storage, up to 256GB memory card
8MP Rear Camera and 5MP Front Camera
4G LTE Internet
4000 mAh Li-Po Battery
Design...
Released in April 2017, the Gionee A1 is a mid-range smartphone targeted at users who love taking a lot of selfies – talk about Instagram addicts. Gionee A1 parades a premium, solid design, robust front-facing camera with selfie flash and long-lasting battery, amongst other impressive features.
Where to Buy Gionee A1
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Gionee A1 Key Specs & Features
5.5-inch AMOLED Display, 1080 x 1920 pixels (401ppi)
Octa-core Mediatek MT6755 Helio P10 CPU with 4GB RAM
Android 7.0 (Nougat)
64GB Storage, up to 256GB memory card
13MP Rear Camera and 16MP Front Camera
...
With a 16MP Selfie camera, you need no seer to tell you the new Gionee A1 is the master of beautiful Selfies. But, there is more in the basket than you could ever imagine.
As a selfie freak that I am, the 4th of May 2017 was marked in my calendar. Why, you would ask? Well, the Gionee A1 that I had pre-ordered was being launched. I couldn’t wait to begin to take those unbelievable selfies. I mean, the phone wasn’t made for only Sheyi Shay.
At long last, the Gionee phone is here. Join me as I unravel.
Softly, carefully, the...
UmiDigi G is the most affordable smartphone from UmiDigi since it rebranded early this year. It is the second phone from the company behind the UmiDigi C Note to be loaded with Android 7.0 out of the box. Umidigi G features a 5-inch display with a premium design. The new G series model is the Umidigi G2.
Where to Buy UMidigi G
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UMidigi G Key Specs and Features
5-inch Touch Display, 720 x 1280 pixels (293ppi)
Corning Gorilla Glass 4
1.3GHz quad-core MTK6737 CPU with 2GB RAM
Android 7.0 (Nougat), Stock Android
...
Fero Iris is another affordable 4G phone from Fero a bit similar to the Fero Zoom. Its outstanding feature is the built-in Iris scanner for authentication and phone unlocking. Fero Iris features a 5-inch screen with an 8MP rear camera and a 2MP front camera.
Where to Buy Fero Iris
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Fero Iris Key Specs & Features
5.0-inch IPS Display, 720 x 1280 pixels (293 ppi)
1.3GHz quad-core Mediatek MTK6737 CPU with 1GB RAM
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
8GB Storage, up to 32GB memory card support
8MP...
Fero Power 2 is an upgrade to the Fero Power. It features a better display and a slightly bigger battery capacity. Fero Power 2 still maintains a 1.3GHz quad-core processor, 1GB RAM, and 8GB internal storage.
Where to Buy Fero Power 2
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Fero Power 2 Key Specs & Features
5.0-inch IPS Display, 720 x 1280 pixels (293 ppi)
1.3GHz quad-core Mediatek MTK6580 CPU with 1GB RAM
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
8GB Storage, up to 32GB memory card support
5MP Rear Camera and 2MP Front Camera
3G...
Fero Zoom is an affordable 4G phone. It features a 5.0-inch display with an 8 megapixels rear camera and a 2 megapixels front camera. Fero Zoom runs on Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) and a 1.3GHz quad-core processor.
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Fero Zoom Key Specs & Features
5.0-inch IPS Display, 720 x 1280 pixels (293 ppi)
1.3GHz quad-core Mediatek MTK6735 CPU with 1GB RAM
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
8GB Storage, up to 32GB memory card support
8MP Rear Camera and 2MP Front Camera
4G LTE Internet
...
Fero Power is an entry level smartphone with a decent battery life. It is a 5-inch smartphone with a 3600 mAh battery. Apart from the large battery, the Fero Power is just another average entry level phone with 1GB RAM and 8GB internal storage.
Where to Buy Fero Power
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Fero Power Key Specs & Features
5.0-inch IPS Display, 480 x 854 pixels (195 ppi)
1.3GHz quad-core Mediatek MTK6735 CPU with 1GB RAM
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
8GB Storage, up to 32GB memory card support
5MP Rear...
The Samsung Galaxy A57 is the top-of-the-line in the latest iteration of Samsung's hugely successful A-series, and it arrives with a clear mission: to...
The itel Power 80 is the newest entry in itel's battery-first P-series, and it arrives with a clear mission: deliver marathon endurance without stretching...
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G is the latest iteration of Samsung’s budget-friendly A-series smartphones. It offers only slight upgrades to the Galaxy A16 5G, like...
